Contribution of epidemiology to understanding coronary heart disease
F. H. Epstein
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F. H. Epstein
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Abstract This chapter discusses the crucial role of epidemiology in understanding coronary heart disease (CHD). Topics covered include historical background of CHD epidemiology, predicting CHD, preventing CHD, contributions from epidemiological methodology, impact on medical practice and public policy, and understanding CHD.
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Abstract This chapter discusses the crucial role of epidemiology in understanding coronary heart disease (CHD). Topics covered include historical background of CHD epidemiology, predicting CHD, preventing CHD, contributions from epidemiological methodology, impact on medical practice and public policy, and understanding CHD.
Key concepts: Epidemiology, Coronary heart disease, Medicine, Disease, Cardiology, Internal medicine